Rare Amherst Opportunity! This legal 2-family home offers indoor–outdoor living, exceptional privacy, and unbeatable proximity to Amherst Regional Middle & High Schools. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and 2,022 sq. ft., the main residence includes hardwood floors, great natural light, and a seamless layout connecting to a fenced backyard with in-ground pool and patio. Upstairs are three comfortable bedrooms and two updated baths.A fully independent legal studio apartment/ADU with private entrance, kitchenette, full bath, and dedicated parking provides outstanding flexibility—ideal for rental income, guests, or multigenerational living.Two additional non-buildable wetlands parcels offer a natural privacy buffer rarely found this close to town. An oversized garage and ample off-street parking complete the package.Minutes to Amherst Center, UMass, cafés, conservation trails, and bus routes—perfect for owner-occupants or investors alike.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.36 acresLot Size
$390Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Albert Hajdaraj• Real Broker MA, LLC
Bought with Stacy Ashton• Ashton Realty Group Inc.
Classic quality renovations will turn your head in this 1940’s in-town 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Cape with legal one bedroom apartment opposite the garage, renting for $1500 a month. Many substantive renovations, like a metal roof with a lifetime warranty; both kitchens were gutted and renovated, new windows, new heating/cooling systems make for very comfortable living. Three season porch, 15’ x 25,’ leads out to newly lined salt water pool and fully fenced backyard with beautiful mature landscaping. Parcels 11D-75 & 11D-76 located behind the house included in lot size. Half finished basement with wood shop. Easy to show.
Public Records
Mar 16, 2012
Sold
$315,000
$156/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,927 (+3.7%)
$173,900 + $320,000
$493,900
2022
$9,576
$158,200 + $292,000
$450,200
2021
$9,570 (+2.3%)
$146,600 + $292,000
$438,600
2020
$9,351 (+7.1%)
$146,600 + $292,000
$438,600
2018
$8,731 (+2.7%)
$146,600 + $266,400
$413,000
2017
$8,505 (+2.9%)
$139,600 + $250,000
$389,600
2016
$8,267 (+3.3%)
$139,600 + $250,000
$389,600
2015
$8,002 (+3.1%)
$139,600 + $250,000
$389,600
2014
$7,765 (+2.8%)
$134,300 + $236,000
$370,300
2013
$7,550 (+3.3%)
$134,300 + $236,000
$370,300
2012
$7,310 (+4.4%)
$134,300 + $236,000
$370,300
2011
$7,003
$145,000 + $239,800
$384,800
Tax history for 161 Chestnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,927 (+3.7%)
$173,900 + $320,000
$493,900
2022
$9,576
$158,200 + $292,000
$450,200
2021
$9,570 (+2.3%)
$146,600 + $292,000
$438,600
2020
$9,351 (+7.1%)
$146,600 + $292,000
$438,600
2018
$8,731 (+2.7%)
$146,600 + $266,400
$413,000
2017
$8,505 (+2.9%)
$139,600 + $250,000
$389,600
2016
$8,267 (+3.3%)
$139,600 + $250,000
$389,600
2015
$8,002 (+3.1%)
$139,600 + $250,000
$389,600
2014
$7,765 (+2.8%)
$134,300 + $236,000
$370,300
2013
$7,550 (+3.3%)
$134,300 + $236,000
$370,300
2012
$7,310 (+4.4%)
$134,300 + $236,000
$370,300
2011
$7,003
$145,000 + $239,800
$384,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.36 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,914
Year built
1949
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Hampshire County
APN
3008818
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Open Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Spaces: 7
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Unfinished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 1
Lease: Y
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 1
Lease: Y
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,022
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Block
Stories (Total): 4
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family
Above Grade Finished Area: 2022
Levels: 4
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.36
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,527
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Heating Units: 2
Cooling Units: 2
Location
Location Information
Directions: GPS
UnparsedAddress: 161 Chestnut St, Amherst MA 01002
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,914
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: —
County: Hampshire County
APN: 3008818
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Wildwood Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
Amherst Regional Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi
8/10
Amherst Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
21% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Amherst, MA • 01002
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$749,000 – $907,000
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